Thomas E. O'Keefe

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. engages in the development, management, and franchise of quick-service restaurants. It operates through its brands named Popeyes, Louisiana Kitchen, and Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits. The company was founded by Alvin C. Copeland Sr. in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. engages in the development and operation of fine dining restaurants. It operates through the Company Owned Steakhouse Restaurants and Franchise Operations segments. The Company-Owned Steakhouse Restaurants segment operates restaurants under the Ruth's Chris Steak House brand. The Franchise Operations segment includes franchisee-owned Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants. The company was founded by Ruth Fertel in 1965 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL.

Smoothie King Franchises, Inc. operates smoothie bars and nutritional lifestyle centers. It also offers retail product solutions in sport beverages, energy bars, healthy snacks, vitamin supplements, herbs, minerals, and sports nutrition products. The company was founded by Stephen Kuhnau Sr. and Cindy Kuhnau in 1973 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

G.C. & K.B. Investments, Inc. operates SpeeDee quick-lube and automotive maintenance shops in the United States and Mexico. Gary Copp and Kevin Bennett founded the company in 1980 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.